Raquel Vassão-Araujo

ORCID: 0000-0002-7932-3413
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Research Areas
  • Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
  • Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research

Grupo Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte
2025

The discovery of aquaporin 4 immunoglobulin G (AQP4-IgG) autoantibody, present in ∼80% patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), dramatically improved its diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. While Brazil has a higher prevalence NMOSD (up to 4.5 per 100,000 people) compared global averages, disparities access testing impede early diagnosis treatment. To tackle these issues, the Americas Health Foundation convened three-day virtual conference six Brazilian experts. This...

10.1055/s-0045-1801845 article EN cc-by Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria 2025-02-01
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